Bob Dover, the former Chairman and CEO of Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin, has joined the Advisory Board of Axeon, Europe’s largest independent supplier of lithium battery systems.
He is a highly respected motor industry figure with a wealth of experience working with major manufacturers. His project credits include leading the team that transformed Land Rover with the Discovery, as well as heading up the Jaguar XK8, Aston Martin V12 and Vanquish programmes.
Lawrence Berns, Axeon CEO said of the appointment: “Bob will help ensure that Axeon is offering OEMs solutions tailored to their broad and complex requirements, as well as use his industry knowledge and networks to help expand Axeon's customer base.”
He holds a First Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manchester University and has subsequently been granted Honorary Degrees from Warwick and Coventry universities. Bob is a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Engineers and today holds a small portfolio of non-executive positions in addition to teaching and consultancy roles.
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About Axeon
Axeon is one of Europe’s foremost producers of Li-ion battery systems for electric vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Axeon’s battery and charger systems are designed and manufactured to full automotive standards, incorporating all the exacting requirements of packaging design, cooling and electronics and vehicle integration. Axeon works with many of the world’s most advanced cell manufacturers. Currently Axeon’s EV batteries give a range of up to 140 miles from a single charge, with stored capacity ranging from 5 kWh to 180 kWh. Axeon’s Battery Management System is a market-leading technology for managing lithium-ion batteries, delivering safe, durable performance.
Axeon’s mainland European business designs and manufactures batteries and battery management systems for portable power tools and innovative mobile power solutions.
Axeon is fully owned by AG Holding Ltd, which is backed by funds managed by Ironshield Capital Management LLP.